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Property Description
New Price! $2,250,000- Historic Grandeur Meets Urban Lifestyle- Exceptional value for a true 1887 Brownstone in Van Vorst Park. Original period detail throughout -96 Mercer Street - a rare chance to own on one of Jersey City's most admired blocks. Endless potential to restore, reimagine, and invest in a home of true architectural character."96 Mercer Street - A Grand Solid Brick Row Home in Van Vorst Park Historic Grandeur Meets Urban Lifestyle four-story - 2 family 1887 townhouse in Jersey City's most coveted neighborhood - Van Vorst Park. Every inch celebrates timeless architecture, rich detail, and grand proportions. Architectural Highlights The stately facade with its gated front patio and classic stoop leads to an interior alive with original craftsmanship. Four solid marble mantel fireplaces and a hand-carved wooden mantel anchor the living spaces. Crown moldings, ceiling medallions, tin ceilings & walls, and intricate plasterwork add historic character, while winding bannisters, hardwood floors with ornate inlays, arched entryways, French doors, exposed brick, skylights, and pristine floor-to-ceiling windows, shutters reflect Victorian elegance. Double pier mirrors further enhance the parlor level's dramatic sense of space. The Layout On the garden level, a private owner's unit offers a living room, formal dining room, bedroom, full bath, and kitchen with direct access to a Victorian garden-perfect for entertaining. A full dry basement provides laundry, mechanicals, storage, and endless potential. The parlor level greets you with a grand foyer framed by etched-glass doors and soaring 11-foot ceilings. This floor includes oversized living room, a large bedroom, eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, full bath, and an additional den/office or second bedroom. Two fireplaces-one solid marble, one hand-carved wood-anchor this living spaces. The third and fourth floors feature a full apartment spanning two levels, with 3.5 bedrooms plus a home office/den, a windowed eat-in kitchen, original skylights, full and half baths, and a generous walk-in closet easily converted to a nursery or additional office. Every space is flooded with natural light. The Neighborhood Steps from Van Vorst Park, Liberty State Park, boutique shopping, and Downtown Jersey City's celebrated Restaurant Row, this location also offers highly rated schools, charming cafés, and the vibrant pedestrian plaza. Effortless Commute Only a few blocks to the Grove Street PATH, NJ ferry service, and Exchange Place Financial District, providing a quick and seamless commute to Manhattan, Journal Sq,and local mass transit. Why This Home Stands Out With its grand proportions, original detail, and prime location, 96 Mercer Street offers an unparalleled opportunity to own history in Jersey City's most sought-after neighborhood. Welcome Home to Van Vorst Park.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 96 Mercer St
General
- Sold For: $1,900,000
- Taxes: $27,806
- Status: Closed
- Type: Multi-Family
- Source: Liberty_Board_Hudson_County_Hudson_MLS
- MLS ID: 250019772
- Added to Site: 164 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Level 4 - 1/2 Baths: 1
- Level 3 - Full Baths: 1
- Level 2 - Full Baths: 1
- Level 1 - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms-L4: 3
- Bedrooms-L2: 1
- Bedrooms-L1: 1
Other Rooms
- Living Rooms: 3
- Living Room-L3: 1
- Living Room-L2: 1
- Living Room-L1: 1
- Kitchens: 3
- Kitchens-L3: 1
- Kitchens-L2: 1
- Kitchens-L1: 1
- Dining Rooms: 1
- Dining Rooms-L1: 1
Parking
- Parking Features: None
- Garage Description: None
Location
- Area: JC, Downtown
- County: Hudson
- Driving Directions: Barrow Street & Jersey Ave
Heating & Cooling
- Heating/Cooling: Gas, Radiators
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Brownstone, Row House, Townhouse, Victorian, Multi-Level
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: 20 x 80
Financial Considerations
- For Sale/Rent/Lease: For Sale
- Assessment Year: 2024
- Tax Amount: $27,806
Disclosures and Reports
- Lead Paint Discl.: Yes
- Section: Downtown
- Block: 12803
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Schools
Schools serving 96 Mercer St
School District:Jersey City School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Frank R. Conwell No. 3 Elementary School 111 Bright Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Number 4 Middle School 107 Bright Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
James J. Ferris High School 35 Colgate Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
William L. Dickinson High School 2 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Lincoln High School 60 Crescent Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304 | 9-12 | 1.2 mi |
Henry Snyder High School 239 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07305 | 9-12 | 2.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 96 Mercer St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/18/2026
Sold
$1,900,000
-15.56%
MLS
10/27/2025
Price Reduced
$2,250,000
-6.25%
MLS
9/24/2025
Listed
$2,400,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
96 Mercer St, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (MLS# 250019772) is a Multi-Family property that was sold at $1,900,000 on February 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 96 Mercer St? Do you have questions about finding other Multi-Family real estate for sale in Downtown? You can browse all Downtown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

